Douroula:The mobile clinic of the Regional Hospital Center (CHR) of Dedougou conducted an awareness and screening day for breast and cervical cancers at the Health and Social Promotion Center in Douroula on Thursday, October 22, 2026. This initiative targeted the women of the locality.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the event was part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and aimed to enhance prevention efforts and promote early diagnosis of women's cancers. The activities included participation from women, civil servants, and students, with opportunities for local medical checkups.

The day began with an awareness session led by Dr. Salfo Zongo, a gynecologist-obstetrician and coordinator of the mobile clinic, alongside gynecology-obstetrics engineer Pelagie Dabire/Some. They focused on prevention methods and the importance of early screening, emphasizing the Ministry of Health's role in Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Zongo highlighted the need to bring specialized services closer to the population and encouraged regular screenings.

The event also addressed cervical cancer prevention, including HPV vaccination and age-appropriate screening. Practical demonstrations of breast self-palpation techniques were conducted to empower women to monitor for abnormalities. Dr. Anselme Ouedraogo, a specialist in radiodiagnosis and medical imaging, explained the use of mammography and ultrasound in detecting potential abnormalities.

The head of the CSPS in Douroula praised the initiative for improving reproductive health services in the area, noting the advantage of free examinations for the local population.